Market Field School
URN: 143589 • Colchester CO7 7ET
Overview
- Name
- Market Field School
- URN
- 143589
- Type
- Academy special converter
- Phase
- Not applicable
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- HOPE LEARNING COMMUNITY
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 52.8 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Ruth Whitehead (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01206825195
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- School Road, Colchester CO7 7ET
Summary
Market Field School is a mixed academy special converter located in Colchester, Essex, with a current enrolment of 502 pupils, significantly exceeding its capacity of 225. The school is dedicated to providing a supportive and nurturing environment tailored to the individual needs of each child, including those in its Enhanced Autism Provision classes. The ethos of the school emphasizes the importance of every child's unique abilities and potential, fostering a sense of safety and belonging.
The curriculum at Market Field School is designed to offer a balanced mix of academic lessons, life skills, and extracurricular activities. The school day is structured to include essential skills development, traditional subjects, and opportunities for outdoor and community-based learning. This approach ensures that students are engaged and receive a well-rounded education.
Led by Head of School Ruth Whitehead and a dedicated team of experienced staff, Market Field School prioritizes the personal and academic growth of its students. The school is part of the Hope Learning Community, reinforcing its commitment to collaboration and support within the educational landscape. Parents are encouraged to reach out with any questions or concerns, fostering a strong school-community connection.
The curriculum at Market Field School is designed to offer a balanced mix of academic lessons, life skills, and extracurricular activities. The school day is structured to include essential skills development, traditional subjects, and opportunities for outdoor and community-based learning. This approach ensures that students are engaged and receive a well-rounded education.
Led by Head of School Ruth Whitehead and a dedicated team of experienced staff, Market Field School prioritizes the personal and academic growth of its students. The school is part of the Hope Learning Community, reinforcing its commitment to collaboration and support within the educational landscape. Parents are encouraged to reach out with any questions or concerns, fostering a strong school-community connection.
Useful links
- Virtual Tour (other)
- e4education (other)
- We are part of the Hope Learning Community (other)
- Accessibility Statement (other)
- High Visibility Version (other)
Nearby alternatives
- Market Field School (70.2)
- The St Aubyn Centre Education Department (66.7)
- University of Essex (60.2)
- North East Essex Additional Provision School (57.3)
- Kingswode Hoe School (56.9)
Key details
- LA
- Essex
- Age range
- 5 - 19
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Has a sixth form
- Trust
- HOPE LEARNING COMMUNITY
- Capacity
- 225
- Pupils
- 502
- Boys
- 372
- Girls
- 130
- FSM %
- 42.60
- Open date
- 2016-12-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2023-10-12
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Essex
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 502 | 372 | 130 | 225 | 42.60 |
| 2024-09-11 | 472 | 351 | 121 | 225 | 41.10 |
| 2023-09-11 | 410 | 310 | 100 | 225 | 36.80 |
| 2022-09-11 | 410 | 310 | 100 | 225 | 36.80 |
| 2021-09-11 | 376 | 282 | 94 | 225 | 35.10 |
| 2020-09-11 | 352 | 267 | 85 | 225 | 31.40 |
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